Hour 1
STEVEN HILL has been advocating reform for American democracy for many years. In his new book, "Europe's Promise: Why the European Way Is the Best Hope for an Insecure Age," he brings the fruit of a decade’s worth of research and travel around Europe to the effort. Hill argues that the Old World has much to teach the New World when it comes to grappling with how modern society can ensure economic security, environmental sustainability and global stability. Steven Hill joins Marty on today's "Radio Times" to discuss his new book, as well as recent European events like the Copenhagen climate summit and the financial crisis in Greece, and how they inform his vision of an improved American democracy.

Filed under: author, economy, environment, politics, social issues, world |

Hour 2
The New York Times has announced that next year it will start charging online users of its website. Readers will be allowed to view a few articles free each month but will be charged for full access. But will people pay for news online when so many sites give it away for free? And if not, how can newspapers and journalists survive in a world of free content? This hour, former newspaper editor ALAN MUTTER and CUNY journalism professor JEFF JAVIS discuss paying for content online and the future of the newspapers.

Filed under: social issues, technology |